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Giehls Family History

Giehls Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kiehl, Gehl, Biehle, Biehl, Giel, Geels, Wiehl, Diehl, Riehl, Gills

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Where is the Giehls family from?

You can see how Giehls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giehls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giehls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Giehls families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Giehls's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Giehls families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Giehls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giehls census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Giehls. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Giehls. For the veterans among your Giehls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giehls lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Giehls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Giehls in 1967 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giehls

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giehls ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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